Comparison of Inpatient Standard-of-Care to Outpatient Oritavancin Therapy for Patients With Acute Uncomplicated Cellulitis.

Background: Shifting inpatient antibiotic treatment to outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy may minimize treatment for acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections, including cellulitis. The purpose of this evaluation was to compare 30-day hospital readmission or admission due to cellulitis and economic outcomes of inpatient standard-of-care (SoC) management of acute uncomplicated cellulitis to outpatient oritavancin therapy.

Methods: This retrospective, observational cohort study was conducted at a 941-bed community teaching hospital.

Impact of a Mobility Team on Intensive Care Unit Patient Outcomes.

Mobility for critically ill patients has been found to be safe, beneficial, and feasible, although a culture of immobility prevails in many adult intensive care units (ICU) because of staffing challenges and lack of physical therapy and occupational therapy involvement. Clinical practice guidelines recommended early mobility for ICU patients to improve long- and short-term outcomes. Addition of a mobility team to the licensed physical therapy and occupational therapy staff and interprofessional ICU team improved patient outcomes and staff satisfaction, and reduced facility cost related to employee injuries.

Are breakfast consumption patterns associated with weight status and nutrient adequacy in African-American children?

Objective: The objective of the present study was to assess whether weight status, nutrient intake and dietary adequacy were associated with breakfast consumption patterns.

Design: A representative sample of the US population was used in a secondary analysis of nutrient intake/diet quality and weight status by breakfast consumption patterns.

Setting: The 1999-2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).